The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun restoring three previously suppressed Delta State House of Assembly constituencies [1].
This move ensures that residents of the affected areas regain their legislative representation. By reinstating these seats, the commission aligns the state's electoral map with constitutional provisions and specific judicial mandates intended to prevent the disenfranchisement of local voters.
The restoration process involves three specific constituencies: Abraka, Ughelli South II, and Isoko North II [1]. These areas had previously been suppressed, leaving their populations without direct representation in the Delta State House of Assembly.
Reports said the action is a response to court judgments that ordered the restoration of these seats [1]. The commission is working to ensure that the legal requirements for representation are met to maintain the integrity of the legislative process in Delta State.
INEC officials are overseeing the administrative steps required to bring these three [1] constituencies back into the active electoral framework. This process is designed to uphold the democratic right of the constituents to elect representatives who will advocate for their interests at the state level.
The commission said the restoration is necessary to adhere to the laws governing the delimitation of constituencies. By correcting these omissions, the electoral body aims to resolve long-standing disputes regarding the boundaries, and existence of these specific legislative districts [1].
“INEC has begun restoring three previously suppressed Delta State House of Assembly constituencies.”
The restoration of these constituencies highlights the role of the judiciary in correcting electoral irregularities in Nigeria. By forcing INEC to reinstate suppressed districts, the courts are reinforcing the principle of proportional representation and ensuring that administrative errors or political decisions cannot permanently strip a community of its legislative voice.
